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Portola Valley School District completes projects funded by Measure Z
The Portola Valley School District’s facilities improvement project funded by Measure Z has successfully concluded and has been verified by the Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee, according to a PVSD press release.
Measure Z, a $49.5 million bond measure, was approved by voters in 2018 to fund enhancements to campus safety and infrastructure, modernization of classrooms, a teaching garden and construction of new music, art and science classrooms at Corte Madera School and Ormondale Elementary School.
“The completion of the Measure Z projects marks a significant achievement for our district,” said Johanna Street, chair of the CBOC. “We are proud to have overseen the responsible and efficient use of these funds to enhance our students’ learning environments.”
The CBOC commended the school district for achieving a higher bond rating which lowered interest rates and saved taxpayers money. The committee’s report detailed the district’s $3 million investment in Ormondale School and a $5 million investment in Corte Madera School using Measure Z funds during 2024.
Greenwaste Christmas tree pickup
Greenwaste will be picking up Christmas trees from Dec. 26-Jan. 25 on regular collection days for Woodside residents.
Discarded trees cannot be larger than 5 feet tall and must be cut if needed. All decorations and stands must be removed and flocked trees will not be accepted and should be placed in the gray mixed compostables cart.
For more information visit greenwaste.com/woodside.
Safety tips for older adults
The town of Woodside is hosting a workshop on how older adults can keep themselves safe and prevent injuries from falling at home. The event is at 3 p.m. on Jan. 16 at Independence Hall, 2955 Woodside Road in Woodside, and on Zoom.
The workshop will touch on how to travel safely around the house, how hardware devices and home repairs can reduce the likelihood of falling and what services are available.
Event details and Zoom link can be found on the calendar on woodsideca.gov.
For more information contact Council member Dick Brown at d.brown@woodsideca.gov or call Administrative Services Director Cindy Safe at 650- 851-6790.
— Jennifer Yoshikoshi
Menlo Park hosts teen college and career day on Jan. 25
Local teens are invited to join college, military and vocational school representatives as well as professionals who are experts in their fields to learn more about the options available after high school at Menlo Park’s inaugural teen college and career day. The career day will take place on Saturday, Jan. 25, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Belle Haven Community Campus, located at 100 Terminal Ave.
The event is free to attend, with no registration required. Attendees do not need to be residents of Menlo Park. A light lunch will be provided to attendees while supplies last. Participants who register in advance of the event the event will be entered into a prize drawing.
Learn more and register for the event at tinyurl.com/mpteencareerday.
— Eleanor Raab
